mù​hóu'ér​guàn

unworthy pretender

  • created sense approved 沐猴而冠 · mù​hóu'ér​guàn · unworthy pretender

    沐猴而冠

    mù​hóu'ér​guàn

    unworthy pretender

    literally a monkey wearing a hat; refers to a worthless or superficial person who dresses up in imposing attire or holds a high position they are unfit for

    他虽然身居要职,但既无德又无才,简直是沐猴而冠。

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